After receiving enough damaged rims from various forum members because of rough handling I think this post will be useful for anyone shipping a bare rim.
There are some issues when shipping a painted rim;
The problem with the stock rims is the paint is kind of brittle and cannot handle any impact from dropping without ruining the finish. The results look like this.
Many, if not all, of you are reusing boxes from new sets which isn't a problem for the faces but the biggest potential damage spots are the lips.
To protect the lip from damage extra care must be taken using, 2-3 layers of cardboard on the sides and an extra layer on top. Labeling your box with "THIS END UP" so they ship flat will also be helpful.
The main takeaway here is that the lip is much more prone to damage from shipping than the face is and it's both frustrating for the shipper and the receiver when a company fails at their ONE JOB.
For additional ideas and details this blog has a comprehensive guide.
Another idea would be to take one of those pool noodles or pipe insulation and go around the rim. Sure, it sounds nuts but it's better than having to go through 6 weeks of hell to get a claim processed.
There are some issues when shipping a painted rim;
The problem with the stock rims is the paint is kind of brittle and cannot handle any impact from dropping without ruining the finish. The results look like this.
Many, if not all, of you are reusing boxes from new sets which isn't a problem for the faces but the biggest potential damage spots are the lips.
To protect the lip from damage extra care must be taken using, 2-3 layers of cardboard on the sides and an extra layer on top. Labeling your box with "THIS END UP" so they ship flat will also be helpful.
The main takeaway here is that the lip is much more prone to damage from shipping than the face is and it's both frustrating for the shipper and the receiver when a company fails at their ONE JOB.
For additional ideas and details this blog has a comprehensive guide.
Another idea would be to take one of those pool noodles or pipe insulation and go around the rim. Sure, it sounds nuts but it's better than having to go through 6 weeks of hell to get a claim processed.